Ford confirms final Falcon GT

Ford has confirmed plans to build 550 special Falcons which will see off one of the most iconic names in Australian motoring.

The blue oval has not announced performance statistics for its final GT, but Drive understands the car will produce 351kW, a number that references the capacity in cubic inches of classic Ford motors, including the earlier Bathurst-winning Falcon GTs.

Ford president Bob Graziano says the final cars, named GT-F – with F denoting final - were “a project of passion” for staff.

“The GT-F is a celebration of the GT and of Ford’s history in Australia and our dedicated team have made sure this vehicle can stand proudly beside any GT products of the past – and any Ford performance vehicles in future,” he says.

FPV says the car will be priced from $77,990, $7000 more than the current list price for the Falcon GT which is currently on sale for $64,990 drive-away.

The car and feature wider wheels and handling upgrades that debuted on the 2012FPV GT R-Spec.

Performance from its supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine will be reined in by Brembo brakes at the front and rear.

Styling upgrades will include new racing stripes that pay tribute to the brand’s performance and racing heritage.

On the inside, limited-edition badges and embroidery will separate it from standard cars.